Scanning the Reform Horizon

posted on December 4, 2018

LOOKING AHEAD

More Tax Reform in 2019?

After tax reform legislation was signed into law earlier this year, we said it was a good step in the right direction but would be a missed opportunity if further reforms were not enacted. Iowa needs to continue to speed up individual income tax rate reductions, review and eliminate some tax credits, and lower corporate income tax rates.

Senator Jack Whitver indicated there may be a technical bill in 2019 to clarify a few issues with this year’s tax law changes.

NEW TEAM MEMBER!

Victoria Sinclair Joins ITR Staff

ITR welcomes Victoria Sinclair as our new Government Relations Director. Victoria has bachelor’s degrees in public administration and political science from the University of Northern Iowa.

Before becoming part of the Iowans for Tax Relief team, Sinclair served as a district representative for the U.S. House of Representatives for Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District. Prior to this, she spent two years as Government Relations Director on behalf of the student body at the University of Northern Iowa.

ITR President Chris Ingstad said, “Victoria’s knowledge and experience will strengthen our presence at the Capitol and across Iowa. She will help ensure elected officials act in a responsible manner with taxpayer dollars. We need to help families and businesses not just stay in Iowa but empower them to grow and to thrive.”

TAX HISTORY QUIZ

What year did Iowa impose its first state income tax?(Answer located at bottom of this page)